The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed psychiatric disorder, left foot disability, or fatigue-related conditions that are related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners determined the Veteran did not meet criteria for PTSD and found no link between any current mental health diagnoses and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), Left foot disability, Fatigue, nausea, blurred vision, confusion, headache, or memory loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 28, 2024
- Citation
- 24009655
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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